Fire closes M25 junctions

Drivers are being urged to be cautious on the motorway near Potters Bar, after a 'serious fire' broke out, the Welwyn Hatfield Times 24 is reporting.

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Potters Bar Fire. Credit: Paul Strickland

Fire on the M25. Credit: Tom O'Neill

Drivers are being urged to be cautious on the motorway near Potters Bar, after a 'serious fire' broke out, the Welwyn Hatfield Times 24 is reporting.

Potters Bar area of M25. Credit: Google

Pictures shows black smoke blowing both ways over the motorway after trees caught fire earlier today.

Emergency services were called at approximately 3.10pm and six fire engines and police are said to be on the scene at Dancers Hill Road.

Traffic is moving slowly in both directions between J23 A1(M) and J24, A111 (Potters Bar).